No.567) (Red Star on Folder) Filed 5 Nov 1855 Thomas
Wallace (Wallis) Adm. of Wm. Wallis dec'd vs Wm. Wallace (Wallis) Jr. and
others. Original Bill missing. File contains copy of Will of Wm. Wallis
dec'd. Wm. Wallace died Aug 1851, Monroe Co. Will made 25 Jun 1851: He was
originally of Claiborne Co. He left wife Tempy who has died and following
children: 1. William Jr. of Monroe Co. - was appointed Exec. but resigned. 2.
Goodwin of Carroll Co., Mo. and , in 1859, has been in Mo. 25 years - sold his
int. to Robt. C. Martin of Carrol Co. Va. 3. Major L. of McMinn Co., sold his
int. to Thos. Yearwood 4. Thomas of Monroe Co. now Exec. of Will. 5. Chas.
Henderson Wallis, a nonresident; sold his int. to Major L. Wallis: he is dead
by 15 Feb 1858. 6. Malinda wife of Mark Cadle, a nonresident; sold her int. to
James H. Reagan; she is dead by Feb. 185? 7. Nancy English , widow of Calif. 8.
John, died several years before his father- his children and heirs are Huston
and Thomas Wallis, nonresidents, and Lucinda wife of Wiley Sanders of Claiborne
Co. 9. James, dead when Will was made.; 6 children: a. Sterling of McMinn Co.
but "not to be found"there 1856 b. Wiley of Monroe Co. c. Polly wife
of Elias W. Hyden of McMinn Co. d. Martha wife of Osker C. Cate of McMinn Co.
e. Neely Wallis, minor of Monroe Co. f. Pryor Wallis, minor of Monroe Co. 10.
Lee Preston Wallis dead at date of Will, has four children in Mo., names
unknown 11. Elizabeth wife of John Cardwell- she dead at date of Will, left a.
Obediah Cardwell b. William G. Cardwell of Claiborne Co., No children have
died since Williams death. Letter 13 Oct. 1856, Woolsey's Flat, Calif. from
Nancy English to brother Major L. Wallis; she has son Wiley, daughter Tempy who
lives close by and has a fine dau; Minerva or Mrs. Hopper lives down in the
valley about 150 miles from here; has previously learned of mother's death and
of bro. Wm. moving to Mo.; bro. Thomas wrote that he was Exec. of fathers Will;
bro. Wiley not her legal agent; bro. Preston slave was hired to bro. Wiley
previous to death of her husband; her address is Clinton P.O., Nevada Co.,
Letter 25 Feb 1872, Athens, from Wm. H. Briant to C.W. Coffin; Coffin's bro.
Jas. A. was C&M and the interest of Nancy English was in his hands when he
died.

No.570) Filed 4 Dec 1855 Wm. M. Stakely and James A.
Coffin, Execs. of James Smith, dec'd. Petition Ex parte to sell Town Lot James
Smith for many years a resident of Madisonville died 1852 testate. Martha
Adaline Smith is infant daughter and only child and heir. Bill states that
Copy of Will is hers, but it is not.

No.571) Inj. Bill Filed 24 Dec. 1855 A.W. Cozart vs
William C. Nelson & John Stanfield Cozart and Nelson of Philadelphia,
Tenn. 1856: wit. Thomas J. Moore, 32, was depot agent there. Cozart buys
Nelson's 2/3 int. in land in Monroe & Roane. Cos of Mathew Nelson dec'd.
Father of Wm. C. suit to lifetime int. of mother Martha 72 in 1856. 1/3 was Wm.
C.'s and he bought the 1/3 of his bro. Mathew J. Arch Bacom owns the other
1/3. Nelson and wife lived on place with mother and he wanted to move away.
Cozart claims deal made in jest and he wants out. Wm. C. turned Cozart's note
over to Stanfield for land. Cozart's children had a legacy from some source in
Ga.

No.573) Filed 17 Jan 1856 Tellico Mfg. Co. vs Daniel
Welch, George Welch, W.T. Harris, Lucen Haris et al. Tellico Mgf. Co. on 25
Dec 1852 made lease to defendants then of Monroe Co. of the Iron Works and
fixtures: they had previously leased to Daniel Welch and he had become heavily
indebted to Complainant. Payments behind. Geo. Welch and W.T. Harris believed
to be in Pa. James H. Dobbins late of Pa. but now of Monroe Co. has been
admitted as a partner in Welch, Harris & Co. Complicated business
transactions. Much testimony as to operation of Iron Works. Wm. Miller of Ky. is uncle of Wm. T. Harris.

No.576) Filed 18 Jan 1856 Isaac N. and Ann Baker vs
James M. Baker et al. Jacob Baker died intestate in Monroe Co. in 1852,
leaving widow and now of Roane Co. and 6 children: 1. Isaac N. of Roane Co. 2.
James M. of Monroe Co. 3. Sarah J. wife of C.C. Heard of Miss. 4. John of Roane
Co., an idiot with James M. Gdn. 5. Louisa of Roane Co. wife of Daniel J.
Shrader from who she is divorced during case and by June 1857 is marrried to
M.S. Benton. 6. Martha E. of Roane Co., a lunatic but has not been declared
such by a court, wife of Henry H. Stephens of Monroe Co. Lawsuit to sell land:
all agreed but those who are incompetent can not act. Jacob Baker owned Island
Creek Farm where he lived and also farm near mouth of Little Tenn. known as
Jacob Baker's Island farm. Land sold 1857 but in 1872 case still in court as
notes not paid.

No.579) Filed 19 Mar 1856 Thomas Robinson and W.C.
Juliann, Adms. of John Holston dec'd vs James Gettys and T.T. Coffin.
Complainants of Roane Co. John Holston of Monroe Co. died about 17 Jan 1853
intestate. He left 5 children. Holston entered into contract with Gettys of
McMinn Co. and Coffin probably of Knox. Co. to furnish lumber for bridge over Tenn. River at Loudon, but probably furnished none as he died soon after.

No.581) Filed 1 Apr. 1856 James H. Johnston and John
Caldwell vs Columbus C. and Wm.P. Caldwell et al. heirs of John Caldwell.
File contains copy of Will of John Caldwell. Copy made 12 Apr. 1856. Will
exec. Dec 1854; to two sons John E. and Thomas L., farm where he lives and
they to support their mother her lifetime, and his dau. Elizabeth as long as
she remains single and with the family; balance to be divided amongst all
children except two named: Execs: James H. Johnston and son John E. Caldwell:
wit: E. Kimbrough, E.E. Griffith, John Caldwell died Monroe Co. Jun 1855- left
children, 1. John E. of McMinn Co. 2. Columbus C. of McMinn Co. 3. Minerva wife
of John M. McSpadden of Bradley Co. 4. Dorthuin S. wife of Thomas T. McSpadden
of Bradley. 5. Wm. P. of Bradley Co. 6. F.M. of Roane Co. 7. Jane H. wife of
James H. Johnston of Roane Co. 8. Mary A.E. Caldwell of Roane Co. 9. Leonidas
M. of Ga. (he summoned Roane Co.) 10. Thomas L. of McMinn Co. 11. Minors James
A., Mary E., and Saml. J. Caldwell Minor children (of Monroe Co.) of son
O.P.H. Caldwell who died Nov 1854, before his father, wife Elizabeth died
before John Caldwell. Bill to consture Will as to whether the heirs of O.P.H.
who died before Will was made, should share in estate.

No.584) Filed 26 Apr 1856 James Long and others vs Wm.
Dyer, Adm. of John Key Coonrod Cansler died June 1846 intestate in Monroe Co.
John Key was app. Adm. and has died; Cansler's children: 1. Euly wife of James
Long of Union Co. Ga. 2. Barbara wife of Adam Nichols of Union Co. Ga. 3. Sally
wife of Conelius Welsh of Union Co. Ga. 4. Polly wife of Willis Woody of Fannin
Co. Ga. 5. Catharine Cansler of Monroe Co. 6. Betsy dec'd wife of Willis Allen
also dec'd. They lived in the ______ Nation about 1837-8 where Betsy died and
afterwards 4 or 5 yrs. Willis died in Texas; their six children: Sally,
William, Poston, Coonrod, Joseph, Allen and 2 others names unknown. Sally died
before her father and 1 or 2 others have died; nothing heard of them. Petition
to have share of Betsy's children, which was retained with their consent,
divided . Last heard of 2 or 3 yrs. before Coonrod's death. Copy of Gdn.
settlement, John Key, Gdn. of Willis Allen heirs. Letter 21 Sep 1856 from Wm.
M. Allen, friend and relative of Allen heirs, Skeinah P.O., Fannin Co., Ga.: says some of Allen children are living in Texas and thinks he can find them. Letter
14 Nov 1857 from same. has heard from Allen heirs in La.; they intend making
him their Agent, asks about proof of their identity.

No.587) Filed 5 May 1856 William R. Tallent vs Houston
McDaniel and wife Delilah Tallent bought land from McDaniels in 1851 or 52.
took deeds to Co. Ct. Clks Office, they acknowledged and then deeds lost before
registering. Shortly after McDaniels moved to Ark. or Mo.

No.590) Filed 19 May 1856 F.H. Gregory vs Caswell L.
Walker et al Land sales. Gregory boughty from Stephen Parshley, Stephen
Parshley died intestate and left widow Martha and children Sarahetta, who has
married one Porter, and 3 minors, Sophie, Virginia, and Stephen, all of Monroe
Co. except Sarahetta of Roane Co.

No.592) Filed 31 May 1856 William Hudgings and wife
Anna Mirah. Petition to Sell Slaves. File contains Will of Wm. Johnson.
Will: made 16 May 1837 (copy made 14 Feb 1838); Wit: Jesse F. Jones, Robt R.
Cleveland, D.F. Walker,: to wife Lavinda, all to her during her lifetime, but
if she remarry property to be sold and she to have equal share with old set of
children by first wife; to son John Ruffin Johnson; to dau. Anna Mirah Hudgins;
balance to be divided among old set of children: Execs: Henry Chesnutt and
John Pennington. Wm. Johnson died 1837, widow Lavinia died 1854. Hudgins have
sold land in Monroe Co. with view to moving to Mo., and this is petition to
sell two slaves willed to Anna Mirah by Wm. Johnson.

No.595) Original Bill Filed 10 June 1856 Francis M.
Roberts and wife Margaret Ann Roberts vs John E. & Wm. M. Lyle. Roberts
of Dade Co., Mo.; married in Roane Co. and at that time she had bro. Alfred M.
Lyle who was single, unmarried, who had lived Monroe Co. previous to 1850, and
who left Madisonville 1849 or 1850 for Calif. going land route across plains
from St. Louis; nothing heard from him since Mar or Apr 1850. She also had
that time had bro. WM. M. Lyle in Calif. and also bro. John E. Lyle then and
now of Polk Co., Oregon Territory. Soon after Alfred M. left, money was paid
into Chancery Ct. for his use: these are the only bros. some having died
without issue and without being married, and she had no sisters.

No.596) Filed 20 Jun 1856 Isaac Stephens, Gdn. of
Rebecca Ann Stephens vs Daniel and Wm. H. Plumlee, and Wm. Burris. John
Stephens now dec'd was about 1842 appointed Gdn. and had died a year or two
later intestate and on 3 Apr 1848 Daniel Plumlee was app. his Adm. other
defendants are his securities. Daniel summoned from Bledsoe Co. but answers
from Meigs Co.

No.597) Original Bill Filed 10 July 1856 William &
Elijah Beard & Alfred Green vs James M. & Isaac N. Baker & Robert
Gains. Welcome Beard, Green, and Gains and James M. Baker took lease of Stacy
of Ala. to test for copper. John T. Chambners of Carroll Col, Ga. necessary. James M. and Isaac N. are bros. Elijah is son of Welcome.

No.598) Amended Bill Bill Filed 30 Sept 1856 Petition
to sell land Nancy Marshall vs Henry Marshall, et al. John W. Marshall bought
land 1849, with Henry furnishing part of money. John W. Marshall died May 1851
Monroe Co. intestate: widow Nancy and Israel C. Smith app. Adms. and served
until Aug or Sep 1856 when they resigned. They kept up payments on land. John
W. left minor children William H., Martha J., John W., and Mary C. who, since
filing Original Bill, have removed with Nancy to Texas. 1857: witness Robert
G. Marshall 27, is bro. of John W. and son of Henry. Copy of P of A, 1859,
Cherokee Co., Texas, Nancy Marshall to John Griffith of Monroe Co.: Wm. P.
Brittain is Cllk. of Cherokee Co. Ct. Mrs. Marshall's P.O. is Jacksonville,
Cherokee Co., Texas.

No.599) Original Bill Filed 13 Oct. 1856 Ansel Gad vs
Joseph Hunnicutt & others In 1846 Zachariah C. Tucker, now said to be of
Texas, sold land to Hunnicut of Monroe Co. who afterwards sold to Wm. Golston
Stapp, now believed to be of Ga. who sold to Benj. C. Smith of Monroe Co. to be
sold to Orator. 1857: Benj. C. Smith lives Roane Co. between Kingston and Knoxville.

No.600) Orginal BIll Filed 22 Nov 1856 Martha
Parshley and others vs John Standfield, as Administrator of Stephen Parshley.
Stephen Parshley died Monroe Co. Feb or Mar 1851 intestate: left widow Martin
S. (Patsy) and minor heirs Stephen, Sarah E., Sophia, and Virginia. Suit
charges fraud, neglignce, etc. to Stanfield. Stanfield with James A. Mitchell,
bro-in-law of Martha, were app. Adms. but Mitchell resigned. In the lists of book
accounts and in testimony, are the following statements: Martha Alford moved
to Mo. in Parsly's lifetime: Nancy Adams left the country long since: G.W.
Dougan, James McCampbell, Robert A. Friar, John C. Grimet, and Alfred Lee all
removed to Mo. before Parshley died: John Cole removed to Texas before Parshly
dide: Wm. Golden has gone to Mo.,: J.W. Knox removed to Knox Co. before
Parshly d. and has since died there: Wm. T. Johnston d. before Parshly and
James Glass and Featherston Clark d. about same time as Parshley: Clem Hall
died: Sam'l. McCollister went to Ky.: James Patton, a young man, went West
before Parshly died as did Wm. Snodgrass: Wm. Rose went West long since: Wm.
S. Robinson believed to have gone to Oregon: Wm. D. Trew lives perhaps in
Meigs Co.; Margaret Lea has removed from country but Parshly owed her more than
she owed him; Wm. D. Wilson lived Polk Co. and has recently moved back to
Roane Co.; J.L. Hodges took Bankrupt Law, went to Ala., and d. in Parshly's
lifetime: Zilpha Christian, Sanford Simpson, George Jones, James Witten, N.
Grossham, James A. Small all had left country; James J. Synes died before and
Jess Wiatt d. after Parshley. 1859: wit James R. Stanfield, 25, is son of
John.

No.600B) Inj. Bill Filed June 1856 John S. Bain vs
Daniel Bain.

In 1844 or 1845 Parker Hood, now dec'd bought suit or
ejectment against Daniel Bain to recover land. John S. is son of Daniel. Suit
was compromised and John S. paid and Daniel made him deed. In Mar 1851 one
John R. Bain filed suit. 1854, Dade Co., Mo.: witness Eliza A. Webb 30, is
sister of John S. Bain and neice of John R. Bain. Daniel's bro. John R. lived
near Nashville. 1857: witness James C. Bain, 30, is son of Daniel and wit. Wm.
W. Bain, 36, is also a son.

No.603) Original Bill Filed 13 Nov. 1856 C.M. McGhee
vs J.W. Niles and wife and others. John McGhee died in June 1851. Barclay
McGhee and Charles McGhee, his sons were named executors in the Will. His
other child was Margaret W. who had first married Andrew R. Humes and then J.W.
Niles. The estate was mostly settled when Barclay McGhee died in June 12856.
He left a widow Mary K. McGhee and children; Betty M.; Ann E.; Margaret W.;
John; Lavinia; Mary K.; There are still some assets in the estate including
some land. The executor wants the balance sold in court to make final
settlement among the heirs.

No.605) Original Bill Filed 22 Nov. 1856 John G.
Peace vs Bolivar Academy Peace in 1855 bought lot West of M.E. Church from
Trustees of Academy: paid but no title given. Lot known as Old Male Dept.

No.609) Filed 5 Jan 1857. Fielding F. Henry and wife
Emiline vs Thomas L.D. Trotter et al. File contains Copy of Will of Henry
Tucker. Henry Tucker died in Monroe Co. testate. His Will was probated Sep
1840, He bequeathed all lands to wife Sally until youngest son James comes of
age and then sold and monry divided among all children by last wife Sally: $1
each to beloved son Kintchen Tucker, beloved dau. Pursey or Pussey Davis, and
beloved dau. Anny Sheden: one filly to beloved son William: Exec. 10 Aug 1840:
witnesses Wm. Isbill, Isaac Hicks; probated 7 Sep 1840. David M. Tucker app.
Adm. with Will annexed: he now lives Ark. in Jan 1847 David sold land to
Trotter who sold it to Phillip Trotter. David had no right to sell. Case
taken to Supreme Ct. and decision reversed. Henry Tucker's children by last
wife Sally: 1. James Tucker of Ga., now between 22 and 23 yr. 2. David M. of Ark. 3. Henry of Ga. 4. John of Monroe Co. 5. Patrick of Monroe Co. 6. Emiline wife of
Fielding F. Henry 7. Jane dec'd wife of John Lindsey of Monroe Co. 2 children,
David Lindsey and _______. 8. William died 1847-48, no issue, no wife.
Children by previous wife: Kinchen Tucker supposed to be of Va., Pursey Davis
supposed to be of Miss.; Anny Shedden of parts unknown.

No.611) Filed 20 Mar 1857 Nicholas G. Walker vs
Abraham Fine. Walker of Green Co., No. Walker and Fine entered into
partnership in Mo. about 1 Feb 1833, buying and selling clocks. In June Fine
bought interest of Walker, giving notes. Fine absconded from Mo. 20 June 1853
and now of parts unknown, but he owns 1/7 int. in land of his father John Fine
dec'd in Monroe Co. on Sweetwater Creek, encumbered with life estate of Nancy
Fine, Sr., who is very infirm and aged. Sept 1857, Greene Co. Mo. Witness:
Peter L. Fine, 45, is bro. to Abraham: witness N.P. Hight is bro. of John L.
Hight.

No.613) Filed 22 Apr. 1857. Rebecca Wilson, Gdn &
c. vs Elizabeth Wilson et als. Charles Wilson died in Monroe Co. intestate 10
June 1841 leaving widow Ellizabeth and children (seven of whom were minors when
father died): 1. oldest child Isaac N. who was married Sept or Oct. 1839, died
in Monroe Co. July 1848 or 1849(both given) leaving widow Rebecca and minor
children George, Isaac, Sarah, and Mary who sue by their mother Rebecca; 2.
James B.; 3. Uriah H. of Ill., 4. Polly wife of Joseph Winkle; 5. Ellender wife
of Samuel K. Winkle; 6. Malinda wife of John W. Bell (last three now of Mo.) 7. Rosanna wife of King M. Jines (Joines); 8. John B. (John Jr.) age 28, 1857, single
who lives with mother and runs the Dodd's farm; 9. Elijah M.; 10. S. Jane who
by 1867 is wife of W.H. Dodd; 11. Eliza or Elizabeth who marries Oct. 1859
Thomas R. Jones. Petition to have dower assigned to widow Elizabeth and land
sold for division. Issac N. died without claiming his share of estate. One
tract of Charles Wilson's land was the farm of Hoyal Harrell dec'd and Charles
purchased the dower of widow Catharine Harrell in 1834 for $30 to be paid
annually. Widow Elizabeth answers that she used money which she received from
her father's estate in Washington Co. and from sale of land left her by her
brother Ephraim Broyles; that Isaac N. lived on the land rent free, and they
are all against sale of land (on Chestuee Creek headwaters). Catharine Harrell
is in Bradley Co. in 1849, Bledsoe Co. 1852, and dies 8 Aug. 1858. By 1867
Rosannah Joines is Rosannah Dodd and J.B. Dodd also signs her receipt. Land is
sold 1860 to John B. and James B. by decree of Court.

No.614) Filed 4 May 1857 N.J. Spillman vs James Rogers
In 1854 Spillman contracted with Rogers to buy 160 acres of land on which
Rogers resided but land was only 120 acres. Rogers claims he cannot read and
did not know the boundaries of the land.

No.617) Filed 29 May 1857 William Morris and wife Jane
et al Ex parte vs C.L. Walker. Reuben Wilhight died intestate in Monore Co.
about Nov. 1851 leaving widow Jane who has since married William Morris, and
children Anne Caroline, Mary Matilda, and Joseph Madison Wilhight of whom
Caswell L. Walker is the Gdn. and the father of Jane Morris and grandfather of
the minors. Reuben Wilhight died possessed of land in Monroe Co. on headwaters
of Eastanallee Creek. Petition to sell land. Jane, being a comparatively young
woman of 36, relinquishes her right of dower and asks for child's part.

No.618) Filed 23 May 1857 Jeptha Tallent vs A.T. Hicks
and R.J. McElahney. Tallent of Monroe Co. was a private in company of mounted
men commanded by Capt. Thomas J. Caldwell in 1837 or 1838 engaged in removal of
Cherokee Indians. He applied for Warrant for Bounty Land but never received
one. Now one R.J. McElahney who represents that he is of Mo. has sent to A.T.
Hicks a Warrant made out to Tallent (but for Florida War) with request that
Hicks get Tallents signature and remail to him (McElhaney). Tallent makes no
charge of improper conduct against Hicks, but asks for injuct.

No.620) Original Bill Filed 7 July 1857 John J.
Humphreys vs Charles M. McGhee Exec. John Humphreys said that John McGhee
wanted the Donohoo property but knew the hirs of Charles Donohoo would not sell
it to him on account of bad feelings. Humphreys wife was Sallie Donohoo.
Humphreys was very friendly with McGhee and agreed to get the heirs to sell the
land to Thomas H. Callaway who would then deed it to McGhee, at agreed price
that McGhee would pay, except that McGhee would pay Humphreys more than the
agreed amount that the other heirs would get. Before McGhee paid him he got in
bad financial trouble by signing a mon's Bond and told McGhee to wait and pay
him later. He gave McGhee a receipt as though he had paid him. He now wants
the Exec. of McGhee estate to pay him.

No.622) Filed 15 Sep 1857 Henry Wolf vs Joseph Wolf,
Wm. Dyer et al. Henry of Monroe Co. Joseph of Texas. Suit to collect note.
John Wolf died testate in Monroe Co. Robt. Russell and Wm. M. Stakely are
Execs. Joseph Wolf is one of 13 legatees in Will of his father John, and has
given P of A. to Wm. Dyer. Joseph started to Exas from Bradley Co. about 6 Jan
1857 (horse and wagon) and Henry lived in Monroe Co. at that time.

No. 624) Original Bill Filed 8 Dec. 1857 Isaac N.
Baker and Saml. J.T. Johnson vs George Young. Complainants, of Roane Co., were
in N.C. securing leases for mineral lands- Young of Yancy Co. N.C. File
contains Orig. Surveyor's Cert. to Geo. Young--land adj. Wesley Young. Also
contains Orig. Grant 18, 1838 signed by John M. Morehead Gov. of N.C. Also
Orig. Deed 4 Mar 1824 from Strawbridg Young to son Geo. Young both of Burk Co.,
N.C. for land in Burk Co. on South Towe River; witnesses Wesley and Thomas
Young. Deed proven in Yancey Co. Oct 1854 by wit. Thomas Young.

No.628) Original Bill Filed Dec. Term 1857 J.W.J.
Nile and wife Margaret W. Nile, guardians of the minor heirs of A.R. Humes,
dec'd. Niles and wife were appointed guardians of Bettie I., Thomas W.,
Margaret and A.R. Humes, the minor children of Andrew R. Humes dec'd. by the County Court of Monroe County in 1856 _____ Session. Since there is property involved in
Knox and Monroe County they want the Chancery court to take jurisdiction from
the County Court.

No.629) Inj. Bill Filed 6 Feb 1858 James A. & Wm.
Brakebill vs William G. Bogle. In 1855 Brakebills bought Lot No. 94 in Madisonville from Bogle then of Monroe Co. now of Knox Co.; Bogle is suing to collect
notes but Brakebill claim they have found Bogle does not have title.